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Company Description

Join our *** Universal EPIC Legal Team! EPIC symbolizes key foundational principles as we strive to be extraordinary partners to our businesses in an evolving environment. Here at *** U Legal, we are Expert Partners who provide Inspiring and Creative solutions to our clients. We are subject-matter experts who collaborate with our legal colleagues and clients to guide, solve and push for our collective success. We inspire by bringing optimism and positivity to our work, and apply strategic and innovative thinking to support our businesses.

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Role Purpose

We are the Global Immigration team, with colleagues across London, New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, and we manage full lifecycle immigration requirements for *** Universal worldwide. The stakeholders we serve have dynamic needs, and our team works hard to ensure best practices are in place to deliver excellent results.

You will be a critical team member providing strategic US immigration ad *** to our businesses, sport events, and TV & film productions.

Job Duties

• Draft, review, and file NIV and IV applications with USCIS, DOL, and consulates
• Analyze employee and candidate profiles to provide comprehensive assessments that advise stakeholders on visa options, sponsorship lifecycle requirements, and projected costs & timelines
• Review immigration and civil documentation for potential issues and risks to advise stakeholders on applicable remedies and proposed resolutions
• Instruct outside counsel as appropriate and engage in high touch case management with visa dependent population
• Maintain careful records to generate regular reporting
• Provide immigration compliance ad *** on I-9 employment eligibility verification processes and requirements
• Build partnerships with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Global Mobility teams to enhance employee immigration support
• Work closely with Sr. Counsel on policy development, process enhancements, and continuous improvement projects

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the California State Bar
• 2+years of business immigration experience at a law firm. Experience drafting NIV and IV cases required

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to explain complex legal principles simply
• Experience advising diverse business clients
• Appetite for change and experience with change management
• Proactive approach and capacity to act with initiative

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible).

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

ABOUT *** :

*** is one of the world's leading entertainment services with over 260 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The *** Marketing Legal team is seeking a talented and passionate lawyer to join our team of counsel and contract managers to provide legal support across *** 's Marketing, Publicity, Communications and Marketing partnerships teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Marketing legal team as well as cross functional legal and business teams, including Advertising, Consumer Products, Intellectual Property, Business and Legal Affairs, Labor, Privacy, Employment and Product Legal, to perform the following functions: manage/update templates, draft and negotiate marketing and marketing production-related agreements including MSAs/SOWs, PSAs, participant releases, talent/i *** uencer agreements, event/venue agreements, licensing and promotion agreements; prepare promotion terms and conditions including official rules for sweepstakes/contests; advise on marketing campaigns and activations including risk assessment and clearances; conduct rights analysis for licensor, talent and third party rights and approvals; provide ad *** on compliance with laws and regulatory matters; and prepare memos and guidance documents and conduct trainings to help increase legal acumen across teams.

This is a great opportunity for a junior attorney to join our Marketing Legal team while learning, growing, and developing specialized industry knowledge and skills along the way.

This role is based in Los Angeles, CA and reports into the Head of Marketing Legal UCAN. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, demonstrate great initiative, and be excited and inspired by the *** culture.

**** WE'RE LOO**** FOR:

• 2+ years of relevant experience as a lawyer, ideally including experience working in marketing/advertising. Entertainment experience is also a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and reliably within tight timeframes in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to exercise sound judgment in the absence of perfect information
• Ability to take initiative to identify and solve problems in a business-friendly and solutions-oriented manner
• Ability to think strategically, commercially and practically
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strategic interest and outlook
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Flexibility to work across various projects and teams

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $70,000 - $350,000

*** provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are im *** tely entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here. *** is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, drafting and negotiating primarily below-the-lineagreements with exposure to above-the-line talent agreements.
• Acquisition and development agreements and all other below-the-line legal documents over the course of production, including but not limited to physical production-related agreements, such as location, lease and vendor agreements.
• Ability to interpret contracts in an accurate and efficient manner and provide timely and thoughtful legal ad *** on potential risks and issues.
• Conduct independent chain-of-title research.
• Responsible for handling unsolicited submissions of material for the motion picture group.
• Formulate and revise department drafting templates.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• 1+years of legal experience at a motion picture or television company or entertainment law firm.
• Member of the California Bar or Registered with the California Bar as in-house counsel.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting and analytical skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $100,000-130,000(bonus eligible)

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

The Law, Policy and Integrity Department at Televisa *** is looking for a Senior Paralegal to join our team!

The Senior Paralegal will provide day-to-day support both the Corporate Legal and Employment and Litigation teams. This includes supporting corporate governance and other corporate, securities and contractual matters, managing and tracking legal and administrative filings, litigation case updates and deadlines, and data tracking charts. The position will also be responsible for responding to subpoenas, responding to copyright related claims and DMCA Takedown Notices, and ensuring pertinent information is disseminated to stakeholders.

The position will have dual reporting to the Executive *** President and Associate General Counsel of Corporate, and the Senior *** President of Employment and Litigation.

ABOUT YOU:

You are a senior-level paralegal with significant organization skills, discretion in dealing with sensitive issues, substantial contract management experience as well as a solid understanding of the litigation/administrative proceedings process. You are a self-starter who is comfortable and thrive working in a high volume, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

YOUR DAY-DAY: (aka Responsibilities)

• Work collaboratively with *** 's internal departments to gather information and coordinate with third parties to produce information
• Draft subpoena responses and prepare productions, under the supervision of an attorney
• Manage and maintain document management system and case trackers; litigation logs and case deadlines
• Follow up with third parties and internally to ensure contracts are fully executed, and route, track and distribute all executed contracts
• Draft and manage correspondence relating to DCMA takedown notices, and work with appropriate stakeholders to ensure compliance with those notices
• Manage copyright related claims or demands, including gathering of relevant information and ensuring compliance with preservation requirements
• Draft litigation hold notices
• Assist with internal investigation and litigation data or discovery collection, organization, and review.
• Lead the management of our subsidiaries worldwide; coordinate with and field questions and requests from internal departments (e.g., Legal, Tax, Finance, Treasury, HR and newsroom) and external ser *** providers (including legal counsel within and outside the U.S.); prepare and file corporate documentation, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, board and shareholder minutes, resolutions, consents, powers of attorney and statutory filings or certifications; manage the database of records and corporation information for all subsidiaries; and engage and direct the work of corporate agents and outside subsidiary management vendors
• Support Board and Committee meetings, including drafting corporate governance documents, such as agendas, resolutions, consents, minutes and notices of meetings; and assisting with the distribution of meeting materials through a third-party electronic portal and the coordination of Board meeting logistics
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including coordinating notifications and certifications
• Perform other paralegal functions as assigned, including assisting with corporate governance matters and handling administration of certain contracts

YOU HAVE: (aka Qualifications)

• Minimum of 10 years of paralegal experience in a corporate or national law firm environment
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certification
• Qualified (or willing to become) a notary public
• Demonstrated experience tracking and managing a large volume of agreements and contracts
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interact and advise business stakeholders at all levels of seniority across the Company
• Strong organizational skills with critical attention to detail, and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects under deadline and appropriately prioritize
• Make decisions using sound judgment and discretion while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles.
• Spanish & English fluency - excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, OneNote, Teams, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Highly collaborative individual with ability to i *** uence others and build strong professional relationships, including with business leaders and legal partners, as well as external counsel and complainants

OUR BENEFITS:

Televisa *** believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

*** is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*** has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and detail-oriented communications professional to join its marketing communications team in New York City to shape, articulate and promote the corporation's story as a diversified information and data leader. As Marketing Communications Associate Director, you will play a lead role in identifying unique approaches to marketing and engagement, crafting strategic corporate communications programs that resonate across *** 's channels and helping manage a team of talented communicators. You'll work closely with *** 's business units and executives to create and edit informative, engaging content about *** 's business success, culture and impact for colleagues and the wider world.

The Associate Director will possess a strong track record of producing and implementing successful integrated corporate communications, marketing campaigns and initiatives that build brands, engage audiences and drive results. Responsibilities include management of *** 's website, intranet, newsletters, executive communications, press releases and business updates. This position reports to the director of marketing communications and will be in-office at *** Tower three days a week.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provide oversight of content that amplifies *** values, goals and initiatives including newsletters (e.g., the *** link newsletter , internal colleague CONNEX newsletter, etc.), press releases and more. Topics include achievements across the company, new endeavors, acquisitions, group successes, colleague spotlights, ESG topics and more.
2. Develop, execute and measure the effectiveness of end-to-end corporate communications programs, bringing fresh ideas.
3. In partnership with *** Technology Services, manage the strategy and direction of key technology products (e.g., *** .com, My *** intranet, My *** app).
4. Oversee timely management of inbound communication requests from across the corporation, proofing and editing other's work and maintaining quality control of messaging against style guidelines
5. Develop strategies for speaking engagements, *** relations, awards and other opportunities where the corporate message/narrative can best be delivered and optimized, producing communications plans and measuring success.
6. Ideate and execute innovative strategies informed by tactics that grow readership and engagement including researching new technologies and auditing peers' approaches.
7. Develop strong stakeholder relationships and provide counsel and guidance in a direct and thoughtful manner.
8. Work with the Director and VP of Corporate Marcomms with operational tasks including coordinating team professional development, codifying processes and procedures, managing analytics reports, updating lists, onboarding new platforms, personnel tasks, etc.

Competencies

1. Demonstrated success in executing multi-platform marketing and/or communications campaigns in a relevant industry
2. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, English, or relevant equivalent
3. Ability to manage shifting priorities while staying organized and keeping the team motivated
4. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
5. Adaptability with technology products and platforms
6. Knowledge of Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and major social *** platforms; Knowledge of Sailthru, LifeRay and Airtable a plus
7. 6-8 years of experience in communications/marketing/public relations (agency or in-house)
8. Strong editor and storyteller who understands audiences, brand voice and AP style
9. Outstanding communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple functions with executive presence and high emotional intelligence
10. Proactive and able to work independently to meet deadlines and deliver high-caliber work

In accordance with applicable law, *** is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $85,000-$105,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications and education. *** provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs and more.

In accordance with applicable law, *** is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York State. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York State, is $85,000-$105,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York State. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York State, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications and education. *** provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs and more.

About Us

*** is a leading global, diversified *** , information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as *** , HISTORY, Lifetime and *** ; global financial services leader Fitch Group; *** Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-ser *** solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as ****-TV in Boston and ****-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19% of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and ****A; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks. To learn more about *** , visit *** .com.

*** is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.